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My life, as Amelia Edwards once said, is the "satisfaction of a purposeless curiosity."

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THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #238

April 28, 2019by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

  LOVE: La Reina del Sur 2: SHE’S BACK! I am going to try really hard not to write a million words, but let me assure you, beloved reader, that is […]

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Beyonce, comedy, cooking, food, music, shopping, television, Uncategorized

WHY DON’T YOU #190

November 12, 2018by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you campaign to put an end to the idiocy of daylight saving time? I deeply loathe the shifting clocks, even if I feel slightly more refreshed today […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, fat, inspiration, life, shopping, suggestion, weather, Why Don't You?

Things You Can Buy Me For Christmas 2016 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

December 12, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

It’s that time of the year again, time to buy me things for the holiday season. I celebrate all major gift giving holidays from all denominations of all religions, so there’s […]

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beauty, book, Christmas, education, Egypt, Egyptology, fashion, gifts, multiple sclerosis, shopping

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #165

December 11, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: French Press: I don’t think I’m obsessed with coffee, but like most people with a serious addiction, I’m not ready to admit I have a problem. It clearly is, […]

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coffee, Egypt, film, food, Italy, shopping, winter

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #163

November 19, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Hillary in the Woods: As you must have picked up on in my last post, the previous week was a challenge for me. It wasn’t fun, and I have […]

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cooking, election, fat, fitness, food, Hillary Clinton, shopping, travel, writing

Why Don’t You? #113

September 19, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you find some subtly spooky clothing to wear until Halloween? I’m currently eyeing a suit covered in skulls. I mean, that’s not subtle, but I’d still wear […]

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ancient Egypt, cooking, Diana Vreeland, food, Halloween, shopping, Why Don't You?

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #151

September 2, 2016by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: An Idiot Abroad: Over the summer, I discovered a new show that I’m utterly obsessed with. By all means, I shouldn’t like it. I have no fondness whatsoever for […]

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Anne Rice, Britney Spears, college, education, television, tv, writing

THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #148

June 5, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

LOVE: Tabbouleh: I wrote about tabbouleh ages ago, but I have updated my recipe, and I love the salad more than ever. I haven’t made it in ages, and I […]

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avocado, cooking, film, food, shopping, wine

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“Things are fine, and life is fine. And life is so much fun. It’s one big movie.” –Joan Rivers

“My only ambition in life is to wear size 28 jeans.” –Karl Lagerfeld

“Buy an atlas and keep it by the bed; remember you can go anywhere.” –Joanna Lumley

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